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1989: The Year That Made Us Season 1 Episodes
Season 1 Episode Guide
6 Episodes 2019 - 2019
Episode 1
World in Revolution
Sat, May 4, 2019
1989 transformed global politics in profound ways that still resonate today. Former Secretary of State James Baker and award-winning journalists provide their stunning, eyewitness accounts from this monumental year in history.
Episode 2
Bring the Noise
Sat, May 4, 2019
Chuck D and Arsenio Hall discuss the pop culture revolution of 1989 that raised our collective social consciousness. The cultural and political events of the year helped awaken mainstream audiences to the black experience.
Episode 3
The Dawn of Digital
Sat, May 4, 2019
We didn't know it then, but in 1989, the digital age had begun. It was the year of the first modern GPS satellites, the Gameboy, and another little invention called the world wide web.
Episode 4
Show Me The Money
Sat, May 4, 2019
Episode 5
If It Bleeds, It Leads
Sat, May 4, 2019
A fascinating look at the rise of tabloid journalism in the late 80's. The sensational programs put politics aside, making outrageous stories of sex, scandal and celebrity their primary beat.
Episode 6
From Communism to Terrorism
Sat, May 4, 2019